Marquese Fleming, 20, was fatally shot on September 18, 2016, in Chicago, Illinois. His death came during a year of sharply increased gun violence in the city, when total homicides rose to over 760 and many neighborhoods, including the South Side, were hard hit.

The case is described as part of a wider pattern tied to gang conflicts, limited community resources, and systemic inequities that advocates say fueled the surge. Local groups responded with vigils and calls for stronger investments in programs aimed at supporting young people and preventing violence. Family and community grief over Fleming’s death is noted as part of the lasting impact on affected neighborhoods.

Does anyone have memories of Marquese, or information about the shooting that could help provide more context?